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CPB Community Service Grants

Corporation for Public Broadcasting

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Annual grants to public television and radio stations for operations, programming, and community engagement that address local needs.

Grant Summary

CPB Community Service Grants is a Corporation for Public Broadcasting grant providing $100K to $5M for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

mediaeducationcommunity engagement

Eligibility

  • Eligible org types: nonprofit
nonprofit

Requirements

  • See program NOFO for full requirements

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$5M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for CPB Community Service Grants from Corporation for Public Broadcasting, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Corporation for Public Broadcasting before the deadline.
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CPB Community Service Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the CPB Community Service Grants?

CPB Community Service Grants is offered by Corporation for Public Broadcasting and is generally open to nonprofit. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the CPB Community Service Grants provide?

CPB Community Service Grants provides between $100K and $5M per award from Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the CPB Community Service Grants deadline?

CPB Community Service Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the CPB Community Service Grants?

To apply for CPB Community Service Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Corporation for Public Broadcasting.